“Yes,” I said, nodding with forced enthusiasm, plastering a grin on my face that I hoped looked convincing. “So, when is she coming back to Snowfall?” He looked at me expectantly. “Soon,” I replied. “She just has to put everything in place before transferring here.” “I can’t wait to see her. Mo
Work Dinner MILES’ POV One Week Later... “Alpha Miles,” Alpha Zane greeted as he stepped out of his car, his gammas flanking him. His posture was relaxed, but the slight edge in his tone didn’t go unnoticed. I smiled knowingly. I already had a good idea of what this was about. “Alpha Zane,” I re
Work Dinner 2 RHEA’S POV My smile vanished as quickly as it had appeared, and I froze in place, my blood boiling. Was this some kind of betrayal from my colleagues? What on earth was Miles Mondragon doing here, sitting among medical personnel at our work dinner? I was certain Yuri had mentioned he
I caught myself staring and quickly pulled my gaze away, stopping my thoughts from wandering further. I had checked out his fingers several times and didn’t find a ring. It made me wonder why he never wore one. Back when we were married, even at the height of his disdain for me, he had worn our wedd
The Truth in the Bag MILES’ POV Rhea swallowed hard. Her lips pressed into a thin line as if she was forcing herself to remain composed. I held her gaze, silently begging her to see the sincerity in my apology. My heart was racing, thudding so hard I was sure she could hear it. I could feel the ti
As the music began to play, I kept my eyes on her. She swallowed hard, grabbing her wine glass and downing it like her life depended on it. Her cheeks flushed a deep red, and I could see her trying desperately to keep her composure. I sang, pouring everything I felt into the words. Rhea avoided my g
Closer to the Truth RHEA’S POV I groaned as consciousness began to seep back into me, dragging along a pounding headache that felt like a hammer against my skull. My hand flew to my forehead, trying to massage the ache away, but it did little to help. This was from all that drink I had consumed la
“Don’t fucking play that card on me, Rhea,” he warned, his eyes shining with malice. “Play what card, Mondragon? The truth?!” I shot back. “No, let’s talk. Let’s talk about what you would have done if I had actually terminated the pregnancy like you wanted me to.” Confusion quickly replaced his fi
Evans’ voice cracked. He had already called 911. But now… all he could do was hold on. “Please… hold on, Alpha,” he choked, his eyes filling with tears. “Help is coming. Just stay with me.” Rhea had Sekani in her arms now, her hands shaking as she cradled him to her chest. “Baby, baby, are you okay
“Wait! I’m not gonna hurt you!” he shouted as he ran into the park, heart thudding. “Come back!” That little creature needed help. And he wasn’t going to let it suffer like that. --- Evans pulled into the park with Miles sitting tense beside him. Their eyes scanned the area as the car rolled slow
In the Name of the Son THIRD PERSON POV (I will use the third person's POV here because a lot of events are going to take place in this chapter. Please pardon me.) Sekani lowered his gaze, twirling his tiny fingers in his lap. “Mommy won’t let me talk to you. She won’t let me tell you anything. S
Ms. Lucy found herself blushing before she could stop it. She cleared her throat and straightened her expression. Holmes didn’t miss it. He hid his smile. “So,” he said lightly, “how can I help you, ma’am?” Ms. Lucy sighed, pressing a hand to her forehead. “Forgive me. I’m wondering if you’ve seen
(I'm using the third person's POV for this chapter because so many events will happen at the same time. Please, pardon me.) Faster Than Fear THIRD PERSON POV Yuri sped down the highway, his foot heavy on the gas, engine growling as the city blurred past in streaks of color. His jaw was tight, and
He slid into his car without looking back. Slammed the door. The engine roared to life, and a moment later, he backed out of my driveway and disappeared down the road. I walked back into the house, sucking in deep breaths, trying to keep it all together, trying not to feel overwhelmed by all the em
The Edge of Letting Go RHEA'S POV “Ree, I know you’re mad at me, but just hear me out,” Yuri pleaded, his voice barely holding together. “Yuri, what’s there to hear out? That you’ve been lying to me for goddess knows how long?” His face twisted in frustration. “I did what I had to do. I was tryi
I didn’t want Sekani anywhere near this conversation. He didn’t need to hear the things I was about to say. Because I was going to yell. I had made it crystal clear in the last message I sent that I never wanted to see Yuri again. Not at my house. Not at my porch. Not even in my dreams. He could hav
Of Boundaries and Blood RHEA'S POV Sekani beamed at his new wristwatch, his small fingers turning it this way and that as I pulled into the driveway. “I love it so much,” he said, eyes sparkling. I smiled at him from the rearview mirror. “I’m glad you do,” I replied. “Promise me you’ll always we